Epitaph

A short inscription added below the name and dates on a headstone, usually a single line that captures something about the person. Common forms include short phrases ("Loving father and grandfather"), brief scripture quotations, and lines of verse. Epitaphs are typically added at the time of the original stone installation but can be added later, often alongside a second date.

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